Do You Know These Facts About Asthma?

1. Which of the following is not a typical symptom of asthma?

• Tightness in the chest
• Shortness of breath
• Fever
• Coughing
• Wheezing

2. True or False: You likely have severe asthma if you have three or more of these issues: You have daytime asthma symptoms more than twice a week; you wake up at night with asthma symptoms more than twice a month; you limit your activity because of asthma; and you find yourself using quick-relief medicine for symptoms more than twice a week.

• True
• False

3. True or False: It’s a good sign your asthma is well-controlled if you need your quick-relief inhaler fewer than three times per week.

• True
• False

4. Which of the following is a possible reason why your asthma is not well-controlled:

• Your medication needs to be adjusted
• Your inhaler technique could use some help
• You are not aware of your asthma triggers
• All of the above

5. True or false: People who take high-dose medications, reduce exposure to triggers, and follow their treatment plan to the letter and still have frequent asthma symptoms are considered to have severe asthma.

• True
• False

6. True or False: Running an air conditioner or dehumidifier in your home can help your asthma.

• True
• False

7. True or False: Your home is least likely to trigger your asthma symptoms right after it’s been cleaned and disinfected.

• True
• False

8. True or false: Using a peak flow meter can show that your asthma is getting worse even before you feel a change in symptoms.

• True
• False